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261 reviews

Us Against You by Fredrik Backman

emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

Beartown against the rest!

I can't put into words the quality of this book. Just let me know when you read it. I'm waiting.

Iron Gold by Pierce Brown

slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I'm so sorry, but this took way too long for me to get through. It kinda put me in a book slump? And it's just not as good as the original trilogy in my opinion.

The Perfect Marriage by Jeneva Rose

• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No

1.0

Just don't read it.

As Good As Dead by Holly Jackson

informative mysterious medium-paced

3.5

There are a lot of good things Holly Jackson did in her writing of this book. But there is one huge part of the plot that I just don't like the direction she decided to go in this book vs the other two. Idk, I think the book is still a good book, it just wasn't for me. That being said, I still like the series as a whole. 

Beartown by Fredrik Backman

challenging emotional funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Fredrik Backman is an amazing author. I can't believe I slept on his books for this long. 

This book is a beautiful narrative of a heartbreaking story. The characters are so well-developed. I felt like Beartown was a real place that I was living in, and these characters were people I knew. The plot of this book took me by surprise. I was not expecting this book to be as deep and hard as it was. Look up trigger warnings if you want to, there are definitely a few in here. But I am blown away by this story and this writing. His storytelling is just out of this world! I cannot rave about this book enough, and I will definitely be reading the rest of this series very soon. I'm so grateful I was finally convinced to give this masterpiece a try. 

Done and Dusted by Lyla Sage

funny lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No

4.5

I'm ashamed that I ate this book up in one day. But I really enjoyed most of it. Definitely on the spicier side of my comfort zone, but I skipped through those scenes. Idk that I would necessarily recommend this book, unless you're just really in the mood for a cowboy romance lol. That being said, you may catch me reading the other books in this series eventually. 🙃🫢

Good Girl, Bad Blood by Holly Jackson

adventurous mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot

4.75

This was a good sequel. I'm excited to read the third one.

Killer Instinct by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

adventurous mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix

4.75

The only thing I don't like about this book is the small subplot of romance because I hate a love triangle. Everything else is spectacular. 

The Naturals by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

adventurous mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

This audiobook was the perfect companion to my 8 hours of driving today. 
I'm beginning to think Jennifer Lynn Barnes is the YA queen. I ate this book up and immediately started the second in the series. I love the characters, I love the story, I love the writing. Highly recommend this book to anyone!

Finish the Mission: Bringing the Gospel to the Unreached and Unengaged by John Piper

challenging inspiring medium-paced

4.5